Establish quick response teams to work with drug users who are arrested

HB 3038 establishes "quick response teams" (QRTs) under West Virginia's Office of Drug Control Policy to provide immediate support for individuals experiencing drug-related medical emergencies following arrest. The teams, trained to work with people who have substance use disorders, will respond at regional jails or treatment facilities within 24 hours of arrest to connect them with recovery services. This requires coordination with law enforcement, emergency medical services, and healthcare providers, starting July 1, 2025. The bill directly affects people arrested for drug-related incidents by creating a structured pathway to treatment rather than solely processing arrests.